Client & Appraiser Information
Appraiser
[Assigned RICA Appraiser]
Inspection Date
March 15, 2026
Report Date
March 18, 2026
Rug Identification
Description
Persian Tabriz, medallion design, ivory field
Origin
Tabriz, Northwest Iran
Dimensions
9' × 12' (108 sq ft)
Age / Period
c. 1960s (approx. 65 years)
Material
Wool pile on cotton foundation
Knot Density
~160 KPSI (Medium)
Condition Assessment
B
Excellent — Grade B
Minor even wear in traffic areas, no repairs, pile at approximately 85% of original height
Pile height is even throughout with minor low areas in the central field consistent with normal foot traffic. No structural damage, no repairs, no staining. Dye stability excellent — no fading or bleeding observed. Foundation intact with no fraying or edge damage. Overall condition is very good for a rug of this age and use.
Five-Pillar Grading
Origin (Persian Workshop — Tabriz)
2.6× → $12,636
Material (Wool pile, cotton foundation)
1.0× → $12,636
Age (Semi-antique, c.1960s, ~65 years)
2.0× → $25,272
Condition (Grade B — Excellent)
0.85× → $21,481
Knot Density (~160 KPSI — Medium)
0.9× → $19,333
Calculation
108 sqft × $45/sqft × 2.6 × 1.0 × 2.0 × 0.85 × 0.9 = $19,333 (resale midpoint)
Sample inputs run through the published tables; every multiplier above is the current Standard value for that input.
Certified Valuations
Resale Value
$15,466–$23,200
Insurance Value
$46,399–$54,133
Retail Replacement
$38,666–$46,399
Auction Estimate
$12,567–$16,433
Bands are the published multiples of the resale midpoint ($19,333).